ENGRAVING FOR ILLUSTRATION

CONTENTS

CHAPTER I

Its Inception. A Theory of Evolution—A Distinct Progress

CHAPTER II

Wood Engraving. Rise and Progress—Block Books—Durer's Influence—Hans Holbein—A Renaissance—Comparison and Justification—The Illustrator

CHAPTER III

Metal Engraving. The Invention—Early Engravers—National Characteristics—A Progressive Review

CHAPTER IV

Engraving in England. Introduction of Metal Engraving—Notable British Engravers—Summary

CHAPTER V

Etching. Early Records—Descriptive—Rembrandt's Influence—Wenceslaus Hollar

Mezzotint. Invention—Description—Artistic Qualities—Dilettanti Art—A Modern Mezzo Engraver

CHAPTER VI

The Engraver's Task. Inartistic Work—Constructive Elements—Outline—Extraneous Matter—Composition—Light and Shade—Expression—Perspective—Execution

CHAPTER VII

Photo "Process" Engraving. A Progressive Process—Commercial and Artistic Features—"Line" Process—"Half Tone"—Artistic Restoration—Tri-chromatography—Photogravure

CHAPTER VIII

Appreciative Criticism. An Educative Principle—An Analysis—Realism in Art Retrospect

Index

LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS

FIG.

Plate I.

1. Old Wood Engraving (Erenburg Castle)

2. Modern Wood Engraving (The Goose Fountain, Nuremburg)

3. Old Wood Engraving

4. Modern Wood Engraving

5. Cross Section of Cyanide Furnace

6. Process Engraving

Plate II.